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4-Wichita Board members

Meet the 4-Wichita Board Leadership, Committee Chairs and Members

Carol Linnens portraitCarol Linnens, chair


Jeff Van Sickle portraitJeff Van Sickle, chair-elect


Noreen Carrocci portraitNoreen Carrocci, Ph.D., immediate past chair


Sue Watson portraitSue Watson, secretary

Sharol Rasberrry portrait

Board Development Committee
Sharol Rasberry, chair

It shall be the duty of the Board Development Committee (1) to recommend to the 4-Wichita Advancement Board the names of prospective candidates for membership on the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, (2) to make such examination of persons suggested by the membership of the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, or otherwise as may be necessary in order to make recommendations, and (3) in cooperation with the Oversight Committee, to make nominations with respect to new officers and new members of the Executive Committee.

Carol Linnens portrait

Executive Committee
Carol Linnens, chair

The Executive Committee, composed of the officers of the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, the chairs of the standing committees, the executive director of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County and one-to-four additional member(s) of the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, who shall be elected by the 4-Wichita Advancement Board upon nomination by the Board Development Committee and with the advice and consent of the Oversight Committee. The members thereof shall serve on the Executive Committee by virtue of their office or until their successors are elected and qualified.

Jill Docking portrait

Fund Development Committee
Jill Docking, chair

It shall be the duty of the Fund Development Committee to assist the staff in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individuals, corporations, and foundations for private gifts that will help support the mission of KU School of Medicine-Wichita. The Fund Development Committee shall work to involve all members of the 4-Wichita Advancement Board, as necessary and appropriate, in supporting the philanthropic goals of KU School of Medicine-Wichita.

Sheryl Wohlford portrait

Community & Public Affairs Committee
Sheryl Wohlford, chair

It shall be the duty of the Community & Public Affairs Committee to serve as ambassadors to the community on behalf of KU School of Medicine-Wichita and increase community awareness of its programs, successes and priorities. The Community & Pubic Affairs Committee will assist in the development, implementation and expansion of various programs designed to reach the public, former and potential patients, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, corporate leaders, elected officials, donors, and potential donors. To accomplish this charge, the Community & Public Affairs Committee may host events, special briefings, receptions or other local or regional events as appropriate.

Oversight Committee

Chancellor Douglas A. Girod, M.D.
Executive Vice Chancellor Steven Stites, M.D.
Executive Dean Akinlolu Ojo, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.
Dean Garold Minns, M.D.
Daniel J. Martin, J.D., Ed.D.

Ad Hoc: Student Support Committee

Tracy Farrell
Bonnie Bing-Honeyman

Effective to Dec. 31, 2026

  • Carol Linnens, chair
  • Jeff Van Sickle, chair-elect
  • Noreen Carroci, Ph.D., immediate past chair
  • Sue Watson, secretary

  • Benjamin Anderson
  • Alex Ammar, M.D.
  • Jennifer Bacani McKenney, M.D.
  • Vera Bothner
  • Phillip Brownlee
  • Charles Coffey, M.D.
  • Jerry Cohlmia, M.D.
  • Kathie Dakhil
  • Charity Davis-Lowe
  • David Dennis
  • Jill Docking, MBA
  • Tracy Farrell
  • Allen Fee, CPCU
  • Carolyn Gaughan
  • Cole Gillenwater, M.D.
  • Austin Gillard, FACHE
  • Bonnie Bing Honeyman
  • Rick Kellerman, M.D.
  • Jeff Kennedy
  • Diane Klingman, M.D.
  • Doug Milfeld, M.D., FACS
  • Kevin Mullen
  • David Murfin
  • Brian Pate, M.D.
  • Jeremy Presley, M.D.
  • Shelly Prichard
  • Sharol Rasberry
  • Jennifer Szambecki
  • Sheryl Wohlford

Honorary Members

  • Ryan Baty
  • Amy Bragg Carey, Ph.D.
  • Gregory Hand, Ph.D., MPH, MS
  • Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH
  • Kim Krull, Ph.D.
  • Pete Meitzner, Commissioner
  • Kevin Strecker
  • William Voloch
  • Lily Wu, Mayor

Ex-Officio Members

  • Chancellor Douglas A. Girod, M.D.
  • Executive Vice Chancellor Steven Stites, M.D.
  • Executive Dean Akinlolu Ojo, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
  • Dean Garold Minns, M.D.
  • Daniel J. Martin, J.D., Ed.D.
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